Tetrafluoropropene
What Tetrafluoropropene is & what it does
Tetrafluoropropene is a low-molecular-weight fluorinated hydrocarbon, best known as a next-generation aerosol propellant and refrigerant with a low global-warming profile. In cosmetic and personal-care contexts it functions as a propellant that expels the product from pressurized cans, evaporating quickly and leaving no residue. It does not filter UV light and is used in a small number of formulations.
What is Tetrafluoropropene?
It is a fluorinated hydrocarbon used mainly as a low-global-warming aerosol propellant and refrigerant. In personal-care products it helps push the contents out of pressurized cans.
What does Tetrafluoropropene do in a sunscreen or spray?
It acts as a propellant, expelling the formula as a mist or foam and then evaporating quickly without leaving residue. It does not filter UV light itself.
Is Tetrafluoropropene safe?
As an aerosol propellant it is generally considered safe in finished products when used as directed. No specific concerns are flagged for it here; as with any spray, avoid inhaling the mist and use in a ventilated area.
Sunscreens with Tetrafluoropropene
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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AHC Masters Cream To Sun Sherbet SPF50+ Pa++++
93/100
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BLUE LIZARD AUSTRALIAN SUNSCREEN Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+
70/100
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Vacation Classic Whip Glow SPF 30
66/100
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Vacation Classic Whip SPF 30 Sunscreen
64/100
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Vacation Classic Whip SPF 30
64/100